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There are 9 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. LA Weekly Music Awards
From: Laura Pinto
2. Re: David Lasley
From: Phil X Milstein
3. Re: The Songs Of Lori Burton & Pam Sawyer
From: Bob Rashkow
4. Shirley Alston-Reeves
From: Mick Patrick
5. Pam Sawyer
From: Norm D Plume
6. Janie Grant December 2001 interview show
From: Ronnie Allen
7. Re: Rock N Roll Heaven
From: Peter Richmond
8. Re: David Lasley / Andantes / Chiffons
From: Will Stos
9. Re: The Songs Of Lori Burton & Pam Sawyer
From: MopTopMike
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:03:39 -0000
From: Laura Pinto
Subject: LA Weekly Music Awards
Hi S'poppers,
Here's a writeup on the LA Weekly Music Awards (which took place June
14th) along with photos of Jeff Barry and Brian Wilson, among others -
and a remark from Jeff that's going to "go down" in musical history!
http://www.laweekly.com/ink/05/30/music-sullivan.php
Enjoy,
Laura
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 13:10:27 -0800
From: Phil X Milstein
Subject: Re: David Lasley
Will Stos:
> I found this on David Lasley's site:
> http://www.davidlasley.com/BES.html
> Look at the Clock (The Utopias)
Thanks for that link, Will. I'd never heard of Lasley before*, but
have found his website to be a font of great '60s** insights and
information. My favorite part (in the "Ask David" section) is his
account of having recorded at Fortune, with descriptions of the
Fortune building, Devora Brown's studio demeanor, etc. I've been
looking for The Utopias' "Sally Bad" record for a while -- does
anyone know if it's been comped anywhere?
--Phil M.
*not technically true -- there's a great anecdote in Genya Ravan's
book "Lollipop Lounge" about Lasley's early '70s (or therebouts) trio
Rosie, but it wasn't until rereading that excerpt on Lasley's site
that his name began to mean anything to me.
**and '70s as well, as Lasley reveals himself to have been a ghost
singer on two of The Ramones' best albums, "Leave Home" and "Rocket
To Russia."
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:13:06 EDT
From: Bob Rashkow
Subject: Re: The Songs Of Lori Burton & Pam Sawyer
Re Lori & Pam's very prolific career:
1) The RASCALS did "Baby, Let's Wait"??!! Before or after Barry
Winslow & the gang took it up? Oh, that's right, the Guardsmen first
released it somewhat unsuccessfully in '66; had the "Cavaliere crew"
already recorded it then?
2) Jean Carter's Decca recording (s) have been on my want list for
years. Very intriguing! Is she a girl-group sound, or another female
pop singer with an irresistible voice? (Or BOTH!!?)
Bobster
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 21:00:49 +0100
From: Mick Patrick
Subject: Shirley Alston-Reeves
Having listened to their "Shades Of Blue" several times this
afternoon, I find myself in a bit of a Shirelles mood. Pity then that
I don't live in Sellersville, Philadelphia, as their lead singer
Shirley is performing live there tomorrow, Friday June 17th. Bobby
"Tossin' And Turnin'" Lewis is also on the bill.
Find more info here:
http://www.davisind.com/wc/view_entry.php?id=1284&date=20050617&friendly=1
Hey la,
Mick Patrick
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:04:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Norm D Plume
Subject: Pam Sawyer
Mick Patrick wrote:
> I find myself still engrossed in the songs of Lori Burton & Pam
> Sawyer.
Is this the Pam Sawyer who came from Dagenham, Essex? If so, I'm
intrigued as to how she got into the writing biz. Do you know much
about her?
Regards
Norm D.
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:38:38 EDT
From: Ronnie Allen
Subject: Janie Grant December 2001 interview show
My one-hour live-by-phone December 2001 interview show with Janie
Grant is back online at the following URL:
http://www.digitalpassages.com/weblog/2005/06/14.html#a1467
This was her first radio interview in about 38 years and I thoroughly
enjoyed it. It was made even more special by the surprise appearance
of Gerry Granahan, Janie's mentor and producer.
Ronnie Allen
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 22:20:14 +0100
From: Peter Richmond
Subject: Re: Rock N Roll Heaven
Alan O'Day wrote:
> Fast forwardt to American Bandstand 1981. I believe they did use my
> "Elvis" verse written for that anniversary show:
Alan did you also write the John Lennon verse ?
NOW WE'VE LOST JOHN LENNON, IN THE CRUELLEST WAY
HE GAVE US SO MANY SONGS TO SING, CAUSE HE HAD SO MUCH TO SAY
Plus the line dedicated to Keith Moon
AND KEITH KNEW HOW TO LAUGH THE BLUES AWAY
A bit of trivia, a friend of mine John Strong, told me that he
remembers seeing Climax performing "Rock N Roll Heaven" in a bar in
an episode of the TV cop series McCloud in the 70's.
Peter
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 23:21:39 -0000
From: Will Stos
Subject: Re: David Lasley / Andantes / Chiffons
Me:
> I found this on David Lasley's site:
> http://www.davidlasley.com/BES.html
> Look at the Clock (The Utopias)
Phil M:
> Thanks for that link, Will. I'd never heard of Lasley before*
Neither had I, but I did a google search looking for Sawyer/Burton
songs at Mick's request and found it. Interesting to hear about those
moonlighting Andantes. I just picked up Mary Wells' "Two Sides" album
and some of the backing vocals sound like them. Does anyone know
where she recorded these sides.
Also while googling, I saw that the Chiffons did backing vocals for
Kristy McNicol (or was it Kristy McCall?) on her version of "He's So
Fine" from the 70s. Has anyone heard this track? Is it available on
CD? Is it any good/worth searching for?
Will : )
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:10:34 -0000
From: MopTopMike
Subject: Re: The Songs Of Lori Burton & Pam Sawyer
Mick Patrick wrote:
> I find myself still engrossed in the songs of Lori Burton & Pam
> Sawyer. I've taken a crack at compiling a list - see below. The
> chances of it being complete are slim. Can anyone add to it, I
> wonder? Hope so.
One of my Burton-Sawyer favorites I dream about getting on an
original 45 is "I'm Not Mad Anymore", by Barbara Acklin, released on
the Special Agent label (in 1966 I believe).
MopTopMike
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